Cam Talbot Set to Start Sunday for Red Wings Amid Career Resurgence and Extensive History

Cam Talbot, the 37-year-old goaltender, is slated to start Sunday's road game against the Rangers for the Detroit Red Wings, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Having signed a two-year deal with the Wings in July, he's expected to stabilize the position despite competition from Ville Husso and Alex Lyon, though matching his previous season's ratios with the Kings (27-20-6, 2.50 GAA, .913 SV% in 54 games, All-Star) will be challenging due to Detroit's porous system. Talbot's career has seen significant fluctuations, from leading the league with 42 wins in 2016-17 with Edmonton to struggling with Ottawa (2.93 GAA, .898 SV% in 2022-23). He's been a primary starter for Minnesota and Calgary, often battling for workload. Despite his age, he's anticipated to be a sturdy, above-average fantasy option in deep leagues, aiming to deliver on the strong half of a platoon.